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Stargazing Events
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Enjoy Weardale's dark skies! The experience commences from 1600 at Stanhope Station with exciting space themed activities for all the family.
Dance
Barnard Castle
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Bowes Museum, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance.
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
Stargazing Events
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with astronomy, storytelling, arts and crafts and wildlife trail. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
How long is a ball of wool? How soft is it, and how many colours are actually too many? Can you make sculpture out of wool? Let’s find out! Inspired by the crochet, knitting and wool work pictures of Dorothy Ann French.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Returning to The Witham after last years sell out performance – the UK's leading non-tribute show, featuring Simon & Garfunkel's classic songs and more in an intimate, relaxed setting.
Markets
Barnard Castle
Join us for a day of fun and festivities at the Barnard Castle Fun Market! Set against the picturesque backdrop of the historic town, this special event is packed with activities and delights for all ages.
Lecture
Barnard Castle
Join Claire Stewart, Curator of The Lowry Collection at The Lowry Salford, as she provides an informative overview of Lowry’s broad range of works.
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
The galleries and grounds of the Museum are once again set to come alive with the aromas, sights and sounds of the ever popular annual festive market.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist Cath Hodson, as she delves into the Museum’s current exhibition Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S. Lowry. Learn about printing techniques and use scenes from your community as inspiration to create artwork just like artists…
Theatre
Barnard Castle
From the team behind smash-hit plays Wor Bella, Hadaway Harry, Carrying David, Mr Covan's Music Hall and The Great Joe Wilson comes another incredible, forgotten story about the North East. On May 10, 1926, strikers accidentally derailed the Flying…
Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
On these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as these 2 celestial heavyweights line up for our telescopes.
Family Fun
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
All aboard........for a very unique and unusual experience on Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th November 2023.
Dance
Barnard Castle
Come witness the mesmerizing performance of ‘The Slowest Wave’ performed by the talented Vangeline of New York Butoh Institute at The Bowes Museum. Vangeline, Director of the New York Butoh Institute, is a highly skilled Butoh dancer based in New…
Workshop
Staindrop
Join us for a creative and engaging Autumn Wreath Workshop set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle's grand Entrance Hall. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you craft your very own autumn-inspired wreath, perfect for adorning…
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Join artist Cath Hodson as she leads a printing workshop inspired by the beautiful Silver Swan automaton.
Arts & Crafts
Barnard Castle
Inspired by paintings of trees in and around the Museum, let’s talk about how we can enjoy, care for and look after them. Make mindful nature art this summer with artist Jane Young.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum is thrilled to announce the installation of four contemporary quilts by local maker Leila Anderson in the Fashion & Textile Gallery. These quilts will be on public display until early March 2025, marking the completion of a series…
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